One of the reasons I am such a big proponent of exercise — aside from the obvious physical benefits and the mental health benefits and the example you are setting for your kids when it’s a regular part of your routine — is that you are pushed out of your physical comfort zone. And this […]
Mental Health
I’ve Missed Me, Too.
I’ve recently started watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. It took me a long time to pull the trigger to watch this show. I’ve had friends rave, but for some reason I just didn’t think I’d like it. I was wrong. I LOVE IT. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s about a newly married housewife […]
I Need A Day Of Rest
When you are a serious athlete, you work your ass off no matter what sport you participate in. It is not uncommon to push yourself to the point of puking at times. But no matter what level you are training at, even if you are an Olympian, you also give yourself a day of rest. […]
The Only Opinion That Matters Is Yours
I think one of the things that often stops women from working out is worrying what other people will think of them. They don’t want to look dumb/clueless/slow/fat/etc. They compare themselves to other women in the gym or the yoga studio or the pool or spin class or running on the road or wherever. I […]
Our Perfect Vacation
Carolina Beach, North Carolina has been a place of healing for me since I was 16 years old. That’s how old I was the first time my family went there for a vacation. It was about seven months after my brother died. My parents were hoping that getting away would help us all. It did. […]
The First Morning Of School
Today was our first day of school. Two days ago I couldn’t wait. Yesterday I was feeling a little bit badly about counting down the seconds until the kids got on the bus. The kids were feeling mixed emotions. Number 3 is starting high school. He is excited to swim on the high school swim […]